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CHATTANOOGA FAMILY FUN In Chattanooga, there’s so much to do, it’s hard to know where to start. From downtown to Lookout Mountain, here are the top 20 family activities in the Scenic City. Bring history to life aboard a vintage Navigate the town with ease on Discover river giants, baby alligators, 8 steam-powered train at the 15 the free electric shuttle or one of 1 otters, sharks, & more at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. the 400 bicycles in the Bike Tennessee Aquarium. Share system (must be 12 years Scale new heights with 30,000 sq. ft. or older). Travel down the Tennessee River of rock wall at the 9th largest 2 into “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon” on 9 climbing gym, in the U.S. High Point Learn about the city & the the Southern Belle Riverboat. Climbing & Fitness. 16 Tennessee River aboard the Chattanooga Ducks, an authentic Explore Chattanooga’s Revitalized Stand where Civil War soldiers WWII amphibious landing craft 3 Riverfront with its restaurants, the fought for control of Lookout built for the Chattanooga Pier, & the Walnut 10 Mountain at Point Park. D-Day invasion. Street Bridge, one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. Travel up Lookout Mountain in style Knock down a strike during on the Lookout Mountain Incline 17 a game of bowling at the “See 7 States” & explore the massive 11 Railway, known as the world’s Southside Social. 4 rock formations at Rock City steepest passenger railway with a Gardens atop Lookout Mountain. 72.7% grade. Visit a family favorite, 18 Lake Winnepesaukah, an Explore Ruby Falls, a breathtaking, Grab a bike or put on your jogging amusement park which boasts 5 145-ft underground waterfall in the shoes & explore the 13-mile paved over 35 rides, paddle boats, and deepest commercial cave in the US. 12 Tennessee Riverwalk. an interactive water play area. Visit the Creative Discovery Museum Cool off at The Passage while Catch a ballgame at AT&T Field 6 consistently ranked one of the exploring Native American history with the Chattanooga Lookouts, nation’s top children’s museums. 13 on the riverfront. 19 the AA farm team for the Cincinnati Reds. Nicknamed the “Best Little Zoo in Play in the water fountains or ride a America,” discover over 300 animals tiger on an antique carousel at Shop ‘til you drop at Hamilton from accross the globe at the 14 Coolidge Park located right on the Place Mall, downtown at 7 Chattanooga Zoo. North Shore. 20 Warehouse Row or on the North Shore. VisitChattanooga.com | 800.322.3344.

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